§ 260-60
Residential buildings
[Amended 7-19-2010 by Ch. No. 1719; 7-8-2013 by Ch. No. 1790; 9-21-2020 by Ch. No. 1995; 10-26-2020 by Ch. No. 1997]
- A. No more than one single-family residential dwelling unit shall be permitted on a lot. A single-family dwelling unit shall have substantial and permanent interconnection of all household functions which must include foundation, walls and a roof.
- B. A residence shall not be converted to increase the number of dwelling units, unless:
- (1) It is for an accessory dwelling unit or when multiple-unit dwellings are allowed in the district in which the building is located; and
- (2) The yard dimensions and lot area meet the dimensional and area requirements of the zoning district; and
- (3) The appropriate permits are obtained, including but not limited to building, electrical, plumbing, sewage and water.
- C. Soil erosion and sediment controls shall be installed prior to the start of construction in accordance with best management practices (BMPs) contained in the Rhode Island Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, as amended, and said safeguards shall remain in place until such time as the site is completely stabilized with loam and seed or other materials.
- D. All lots, shall conform to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Stormwater Design and Installation Standards Manual, December 2010, or as amended, latest edition.
- E. No lot shall have a paved front yard for parking or a driveway that exceeds 16 feet in width. Existing sidewalks and curbing shall not be removed without an alteration permit (curb cut). Driveway openings shall be no greater than 20 feet in width.